Chapter 12 Renovation[Part 1]
Zhou Yi didn't reply to her message right away; instead, he deliberately left her hanging for a while.
He wanted to see if Qiao Xi would send him another text.
After all, he had already created a strong initial impression on her, so there was no need for him to appear overly eager.
Being too proactive would only make him seem desperate. Better to maintain an air of mystery.
Half an hour later, Qiao Xi sent another message: "Are you asleep? I forgot to mention our walk earlier."
Only then did Zhou Yi pick up his phone and reply: "I was so exhausted that I accidentally dozed off. I'm glad you got home safe. Get some rest early, okay? Good night."
Clearly, Qiao Xi was eager to keep chatting with him, but Zhou Yi didn't want her sense of intrigue to fade too quickly.
He believed in maintaining a certain distance—just enough to create a lingering sense of ambiguity and tension.
If they discussed everything at once, where would the fun be?
The key was to keep her guessing, drawing her interest slowly until she became captivated by him.